Favorite Parts of Working in the Wine Industry as a Proprietor and General Manager
Brian, proprietor and general manager at Crux Winery, finds the "collegiality of small winemakers" most rewarding, a stark contrast to his corporate past. This collaborative spirit fosters a free exchange of "information, ideas, sometimes equipment, um, and help manpower," creating a supportive environment for mutual success within the industry.
Collegiality, Collaboration, Information Sharing, Entrepreneurship, Small Business
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Brian Callahan
Proprietor and General Manager
Crux Winery
Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo
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History, Art History
Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. The collegiality and camaraderie among small winemakers is a highlight of the industry. They readily share information, ideas, and even equipment and manpower to help each other succeed.
2. Unlike some industries with strict intellectual property protection, winemaking relies less on proprietary recipes, fostering collaboration and open communication.
3. The industry offers a refreshing change from the corporate world, characterized by a supportive and collaborative environment among its members.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Having been in the corporate world, one of the things I enjoy most about the winery industry, especially amongst small winemakers, is the sharing that goes on. This includes information, ideas, sometimes equipment, and help with manpower.
It's a very collegial group of people who want to help each other succeed. There's not a lot of intellectual property, and we're not making wine from a recipe.
So, the collegiality of small winemakers is really refreshing.